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| Details / Tracklist: |
 01. "Cabezon" 02. "Summer dress" 03. "San Geronimo" 04. "Shadows" 05. "Over my head" 06. "Red carpet" 07. "Brockwell Park" 08. "Moments" 09. "Drop"
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 | | Description: | Ocean Beach is an album by Red House Painters, released in 1998. Ocean Beach includes a.o. the following tracks: â??Cabezonâ?, â??Summer Dressâ?, â??San Geronimoâ?, â??Shadowsâ? and more. The album is a pop CD. - UK reissue of this 1995 album from the moody American Alt-Rock band. Like much of the Red House Painters' work, Ocean Beach is marked by an overriding sense of despair, but Mark Kozelek, the Painters' founder and guiding force, has a way of transforming his melancholy into seduction. 4AD.Recorded and mixed at Coast Recorders, San Francisco. Additional recording at Hyde Street Studios and David Wellhousen's Studio, San Francisco, California. Mastered at John Golden Mastering, Newbury Park, California.
(C)&(P) 1995 4 A D
Manufactured and Distributed by Polygram Group Canada Inc.
Made in Canada
"Ocean Beach" on CD is a deeply atmospheric and introspective album by Red House Painters, released by the renowned independent label group 4AD / Beggars Group / Indigo. The record is characterized by its slow-burning, melancholic songwriting, spacious arrangements and a warm, organic sound that evokes images of deserted coastlines, fading daylight and intimate late-night reflections. Across its tracks, "Ocean Beach" blends elements of slowcore, indie rock and folk, with gently strummed guitars, understated percussion and emotionally charged vocals that linger long after the music has faded. This CD edition invites the listener to experience the album as a complete emotional journey, best enjoyed in one sitting, allowing the subtle dynamics and the lyrical depth to unfold gradually.
Red House Painters, led by singer-songwriter Mark Kozelek, are regarded as one of the formative bands of the slowcore movement of the 1990s. Their music is known for its confessional lyrics, spacious production and a unique ability to turn personal melancholy into something quietly epic and universal. Over the years, Red House Painters have become a cult favorite among fans of introspective indie music, with several of their releases considered genre touchstones and frequently cited by other artists as key influences. "Ocean Beach" is often appreciated as one of their particularly immersive and emotionally resonant works, highlighting the band's gift for long, unfolding song structures and vivid storytelling.
The CD's production emphasizes warmth and authenticity: acoustic and electric guitars intertwine, subtle piano and atmospheric textures add depth, while the vocals sit prominently in the mix, conveying every nuance of vulnerability and introspection. Lyrically, "Ocean Beach" circles themes of memory, distance, relationships and the passing of time, capturing fleeting moments and placing them against larger emotional landscapes. The sequencing of the album is carefully curated so that quieter, fragile passages alternate with more expansive, guitar-driven sections, maintaining a flowing narrative arc from the first track to the last.
Behind this release stands 4AD / Beggars Group / Indigo, a constellation of labels known for championing distinctive, artist-driven music outside the mainstream. 4AD, as part of the Beggars Group, has long been associated with visionary, often genre-defining acts and aesthetically ambitious releases, placing strong emphasis on sound quality and distinctive artwork. Indigo functions as a key distribution and label partner, helping to bring such carefully curated releases to a wide audience while preserving their independent spirit. Together, these companies have built a reputation for integrity, long-term artist development and a catalog that has influenced several generations of music fans. This CD edition of "Ocean Beach" continues that tradition, presenting a timeless, emotionally rich album with the care and respect it deserves. | | | No. of tracks: |
10 |
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5500529615 |
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